Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 388: Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 388 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Economic Development - Delivering Economic Competitiveness and Advancing Development Efforts (DECADE) Act. Primary sponsor: President, Administration, Malcolm Augustine (Democratic), Pam Beidle (Democratic), Ben Brooks (Democratic), Nick Charles (Democratic), Kevin Harris (Democratic), Shelly Hettleman (Democratic), Nancy King (Democratic), Clarence Lam (Democratic), Sara Love (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Administration | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Malcolm Augustine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 47 |
| Pam Beidle | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Ben Brooks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Nick Charles | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 25 |
| Kevin Harris | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Shelly Hettleman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Nancy King | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 39 |
| Clarence Lam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Sara Love | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 351
- Passed Enrolled
- Third Reading Passed
- Senate Concurs House Amendments
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
- Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)
- Referred Ways and Means Economic Matters
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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